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Trollen Family History

Trollen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Toller, Pollen, Hollen, Roller, Wollen, Troglin, Tolley, Groller

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Where is the Trollen family from?

You can see how Trollen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trollen family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Trollen families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Trollen family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Trollen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Trollen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Trollen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Trollen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trollen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 66 immigration records available for the last name Trollen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Trollen. For the veterans among your Trollen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trollen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Trollen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Trollen in 1956 was 54, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trollen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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